Beth reported the hiring committee for the Grossmont College President position has finished the first round of interviews and have submitted their recommendations to the Chancellor. The next step in the hiring process will be the scheduling of forums on campus. There should be a message coming out from Dean Colli, Interim – President, Grossmont College, by the end of this week.

The following information was also shared:

Diane Mayne-Stafford gave an update on the Instructional Computing Committee.

Diane updated the group on the Distance Education Plan the Academic Senate approved last spring. She reviewed Objective 1 through Objective 7 of Year 1 and discussed the items that have been completed, are in the process of being completed, and those that have not been started. The group discussed Objective 5 – Research the Possibility for Students to Attain an Associates Degree Online. One major concern with this objective is who will do the work. A variety of ideas and suggestion were discussed regarding a technician, a faculty member, or a consultant being hired and it was agreed this concern would be addressed at the Senate at a later time.

Diane reviewed the list of proposed ICC/DE training courses for Professional Development Week Spring 2007. Two new additional workshops have been proposed; Advanced Email and Tegrity Training. The group discussed email issues being experienced regarding space and memory.

The Instructional Computing Committee is continuing to monitor the following:

Diane reviewed the Proposed Process of the ICC/DE Mentoring Plan for Online/Hybrid Instructors.

Please direct any questions to Diane Mayne-Stafford regarding information discussed today.

The nominations to fill the vacated Senate Officer at Large was opened at the October 2^nd Academic Senate meeting. Beth officially closed the nominations at today’s meeting. She reported there was one nominee, Jennifer Carmean. Beth asked if there were any additional write-ins and there were none.

A motion was made approve Jennifer Carmean’s nomination by acclamation.

M/S/U Kirby/Enowitz

The motion was approved.

Beth congratulated and thanked Jennifer.

Beth reviewed Attachment #1, a copy of an email from Jim Fenningham listing issues and questions brought up at the last Student Services Council. Mary Rider and Renee Tuller briefly explained some of Student Services concerns. The group continued to discuss the pros and cons of the proposal. The issue of all or none was discussed. During the previous presentation by Cliff Quinn, he informed the Senate that faculty would have the choice of whether to use the Plus/Minus Grading but information was shared to the contrary. More information is requested.

A motion was made to send the proposal back to the authors and a group be created to gather input from a variety of sectors in order to clarify questions.

M/S/U Milroy/Courtney

Kendra Jeffcoat, Interim Assist Dean Student Affairs stated in order for the ASGC to support the issue, they would need additional information to see the complete impact the change would have on students.

The development of a list of the pros and cons was suggested. This item will return to the Academic Senate at a later time.

The group reviewed the proposed questions including the suggested changes made since the October 2^nd Senate meeting.

The new proposed questions are as follows:

A motion was made to approve the questions.

M/S/U Courtney/Mayne-Stafford.

The motion was approved.

Beth reviewed attachment #4, Board Policy 6810 Smoking Ordinance. She stated the policy will be reviewed again after one year once the policy starts being enforced. The group discussed the following:

It was suggested a map of designated sites be reviewed. This item will return as an information item at the next Academic Senate meeting on October 30^th, 2006.

Chuck Passentino presented an Institutional Student Learning Outcomes diagram on "Effective Integration and Application of Knowledge and Skills". The diagram covered the following areas:

The group discussed the following issues and concerns:

It was agreed more discussion is needed on this item and it will placed on the next Academic Senate meeting agenda as information.

Beth reported there would be five resolutions on associate degrees at the upcoming State Plenary Session. She reviewed the following five resolutions:

She stated the current information is out of compliance with Title 5 and a decision needs to be made on whether to change Title 5 or to comply and re-exam the associate degrees.

The resolutions will be voted on at the Session. A possible third Associate Degree may be developed. Please send Beth any feedback you may have on the resolutions by Wednesday, October 25^th so she can be prepared for Session.

Due to lack of time this item was not discussed.